Senior Writer, Politics

Slate is looking for an experienced writer and reporter to help drive the magazine’s politics coverage. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in national politics and excels at producing first-rate journalism in multiple formats. The candidate should have good background knowledge of politics and broad sourcing, as well as great reporting initiative and a high writing metabolism. Additionally, they must be able to capture Slate’s unique sensibility, writing with both gravitas and mischief across a range of subjects. The position is located in Slate’s offices in New York or D.C., but strong remote candidates may be considered. Slate is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.



Key responsibilities

Produce fast, keen analysis when called on to write quickly

Write long-form reported features of the highest quality

Break meaningful news on subjects in the national conversation

Identify stories off the beaten path that are of high interest to readers

Work closely with editors to elevate pieces to their maximum potential

Collaborate with colleagues and share sourcing to elevate the entire team

Build a broad audience for your work

Requirements

Capacity to generate tons of story ideas, both for advancing stories already in the news and for finding unique lanes

At least five years’ experience in political journalism

Ability to write with clarity, gravitas, and levity

Deep knowledge of politics

A desire to work at a fast pace, and a willingness to pivot

Enthusiasm for journalism and for Slate

Slate is an online magazine that covers current affairs, politics, and culture in the United States from a liberal perspective.